The DEA is responsible for curbing drug related crimes and prosecuting the offenders. Towards this end, it enforces various regulations on the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is charged with investigating all crimes related to illegal use of drugs. In this context, the federal agency not only attempts to restrain drug trafficking, but also keeps a check on the medical dispensing of such drugs that have been classified as controlled substances. In fact, this is considered the root cause in most cases, and therefore, the DEA imposes a series of checks and balances on those who possess, prescribe, dispense, transport or manufacture the controlled substances. It begins with DEA controlled substance licenses – every doctor, nurse or other provider has to first register themselves with the DEA and obtain a license for the same. Prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances without a license is deemed illegal and...